I agree with the point re Western United failing being bad for the league. If we’re to persist with closed-shop, no pro-rel then the league will continue to be weighed down by clubs not pulling their weight.
Don’t agree with the Casey Fields argument though. I’m a case in point - wasn’t a fan before, am now because they’re local to me so I feel more of an attachment - and I know quite a few around here who feel the same way. That said, if there’s no real strategy in place to capitalize on that and take it further to achieve real sustainable growth then it will be a waste, I agree. May as well have a proper south-east team here instead.